Classroom Teaching Assistant

We are looking for two positive, caring and well -motivated teaching assistants to work
within this friendly and supportive school. Both roles require flexibility in your approach and
understanding of the children and require you to work closely with the class teacher to
support the children .

Role A is a general classroom assistant supporting small groups and working 1 to 1
with children.

Role B will be more focused on working with children with special educational needs,
more often than not on a 1 to 1 basis, and sometimes in small groups.

Both roles are challenging and rewarding, seeing the children you support flourish to their
full potential. You will also be expected to undertake Midday Meals duties each day.

This is a good opportunity to develop professionally in a forward looking learning
environment and offers the chance to become part of a successful and developing team., To work under the direct instruction of teaching staff, usually in the classroom with a teacher, to
support access to learning for children including those with additional and/or special educational
needs and provide general support to the teacher in the management of children and the
classroom.

Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks

a) Support for Children

• Attend to the children's personal needs, and implement any related personal programmes,

including social, health, physical, hygiene, good eating habits and welfare matters

• Supervise and support children ensuring their safety and access to learning


• Establish good relationships with children, encourage good behaviour, acting as a role model

and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs

• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all children encouraging pupils to act towards each

other in an appropriate and acceptable manner.

• Encourage children to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher


• Encourage children to act independently as appropriate


• Provide first aid (at an appropriate level for the first aid certification held), pastoral care and

assistance for children who are upset, ill, injured or require hygiene related care in order to
minimise distress.

b) Support for the Teacher


• Prepare classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of

children work

• Be aware of individual children and their individual needs, progress and achievements and

report to the teacher as agreed

• Assist with the planning of learning activities


• Undertake record keeping as requested


• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with

established policy and encourage children to take responsibility for their own behaviour

• Gather and report information from and to parents/carers as directed


• Provide some clerical/admin. support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc.


c) Support for the Curriculum


• Support children to understand instructions


• Support children in respect of local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy,

early years, as directed by the teacher

• Support children in using basic ICT as directed


• Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist children in

their use,
• Maintain a professional approach at all times and be aware of and comply with policies and

procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data
protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all children have equal access to opportunities to

learn and develop

• Contribute to the overall ethos, work, aims and developments of the school


• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals


• Attend relevant meetings as required


• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required


• Assist with the supervision of children out of lesson times, including before and after school and

at breaktimes

• Accompany teaching staff and children on visits, trips and out of school activities as required, There will be other duties and requirements associated with this post and, in addition, as a term of

this employment the post holder may be required to undertake various other duties as may
reasonably be required without changing the general character of the duties or the level of
responsibility entailed. This is a common occurrence and would not justify a reconsideration of the
grading of the post

Experience & Qualifications Essential Desirable
Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant

Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in SEN

NVQ 3 Teaching Assistant or Higher Qualification

English and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent Grade C or
above

Experience of working in educational setting
HLTA or other educational qualification
First Aid qualification and / or experience


Skills
Good literacy and numeracy skills
Good oral communication skills
Good ICT skills
Knowledge & understanding of safeguarding
requirements in schools

Attributes
Have a passion and desire to want the best for all
children, as well as a belief that all children can succeed.
Be an inspirational, positive, enthusiastic, professional
and supportive colleague.
Be proactive and have a desire to improve their own
practice, whilst being open to advice, feedback and
guidance from colleagues.

Demonstrate excellent emotional intelligence and be able
to establish excellent professional relationships with
children, staff and parents.

Patient, calm and friendly manner.

Good organisational skills, be able to work efficiently and
to meet deadlines.

Respect for confidentiality

Schoolsworks Academy Trust is a growing multi -academy trust based in Littlehampton,
currently managing nine schools along the West Sussex coast : -


• Downsbrook Primary School


• East Preston Junior School


• Edward Bryant School


• Hawthorns Primary School


• Medmerry Primary School


• River Beach Primary School


• Rose Green Junior School


• Rustington Primary School


• Whytemead Primary School


We educate over 3500 pupils and employ over 480 brilliant staff.

In creating Schoolsworks, our aim has been to create a partnership of schools that work together
to ensure all our schools deliver a high -quality education to our young people.
Our school leaders collaborate closely, combining their skills and knowledge to tackle challenges
and find solutions. Sharing what works well and jointly developing good practice makes our
schools stronger and more effective.

We have an excellent shared services team which supports our schools with school improvement,
finance, HR, premises and legal issues. This enables school leaders to focus more on developing
teaching and learning in their own schools.

Following our recent 'Good' Ofsted grading, we believe this is exciting opportunity for
someone who wishes to utilise their skills, knowledge and experience to positively impact
a school that is always striving to be better.

In return we can offer you:


• A supportive and friendly team of knowledgeable staff as colleagues


• Excellent career development opportunities in a school that celebrates all

individuals, including opportunities to train as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for
the right applicants.

• The opportunity to be part of a thriving and energetic Academy Trust


• A chance to support some of the loveliest children in Worthing


If you feel that you have the skills experience and enthusiasm that we are looking for we
would very much welcome your application., Contract: Permanent
Hours: Term Time Only, 27.5 hours per week over 5 days,
Plus 2.5 hours Midday Meals supervisor duties
Salary: TA - NJC Grade 3, SCP 3 - 4, £22,737 - £23,114 p.a.pro rata
MDM - NJC Grade 2, SCP2 -3, £22,366 to £22,737 p.a pro rata
Actual starting salaries= £14234p.a (TA) plus £1272p.a (MDM)

Downsbrook Primary School is a 2 -form entry Primary School with a fantastic, friendly and
supportive staff team. We have high expectations and a school -wide commitment to
improve children's learning & staff expertise, and professional development, Downsbrook Primary School is a thriving, imaginative and forward-thinking
school that is full of creativity, ambition and drive. Our aim is to provide all
children with the best possible learning opportunities in order to develop into
independent, confident and intellectually curious individuals.




Our school values are deeply rooted in the provision of an inclusive approach to education.

Simply put, our vision is to provide

"Educational excellence delivered for everyone, everyday, through: equality, engagement and
empowerment".

To achieve this, we believe in:


• Equality - Opportunity, provision and access for all - All members of our school

community are of equal value.


• Engagement - A voice for all - Our school works best when everyone contributes.



• Empowerment - Rights, responsibility and respect for all - We passionately support

our children to develop the confidence and vocal tools to enable them to speak up and be
heard.

We are a small primary School with 311 pupils and we are part of the Schoolsworks Academy
Trust. We work in partnership with our Trust schools as well as our locality group of schools.
Since joining Schoolsworks Academy Trust in 2018, Downsbrook has transformed in every
aspect and we are delighted to have been rated as a 'Good' school in our March 2022 Ofsted.

We are looking for open-minded and forward thinking staff to join us in the next stage of our
ambitious journey forwards for the pupils here at Downsbrook.